How to apply

Applications must be in writing, contain specific information and and documents regarding your business and the emissions you produce, and will be subject to a fee. You must pay the fee at the time you apply, and the amount will vary depending on whether your application is a new one or a renewal, and whether you need to pay any other charges.

Your application should describe:

process activity

nature of the releases to the environment

how releases will be controlled to comply with Best Available Techniques (BAT) requirements

how the environmental impact of these releases are acceptable

You should return the completed application form to the NIEA.

Some applications may be subject to a consultation process involving other Departments, Agencies and bodies. You may have to advertise your application in a local newspaper and, for Part A activities, also in the Belfast Gazette.

Conditions

Your permit will have conditions specific to your operations and requires you to utilise BAT to prevent and minimise releases to the environment. It may also contain specific emission limit requirements for your activities. For specified waste management activities the activity must be managed by a fit and proper person. Planning permission must be obtained before a permit is issued.

You must comply with any conditions attached to a permit. The types of conditions may vary dependent upon the type of permit.

If you operate a Part A installation or mobile plant and wish to surrender your permit you must make an application to the enforcing authority accompanied by a site closure plan along with a fee. Only when the enforcing authority is satisfied that the closure plan has been implemented will the permit be revoked.

If you operate a Part B installation and wish to surrender your permit you must notify the enforcing authority.